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Respimat® re-usable: Instructions for use
Introduction
Patients should read these instructions before they start using Respimat® re-usable.
Patients who have been prescribed any product in the Respimat® inhaler should take TWO PUFFS of
the inhaler ONCE A DAY.
• If not been used for more than 7 days release one puff towards the ground.
• If not been used for more than 21 days repeat steps 4 to 6 under 'Prepare for use' until a
cloud is visible. Then repeat steps 4 to 6 three more times.
How to care for Respimat® re-usable
Clean the mouthpiece including the metal part inside the mouthpiece with a damp cloth or tissue
only, at least once a week.
Any minor discoloration in the mouthpiece does not affect Respimat® re-usable inhaler
performance.
If necessary, wipe the outside of Respimat® re-usable inhaler with a damp cloth.
When to replace the inhaler
NP-UK-100852 v1
This information has been created by Boehringer Ingelheim and is intended for healthcare professionals in the UK.
Date of preparation: September 2019
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- Page 1 This information has been created by Boehringer Ingelheim and is intended for healthcare professionals in the UK. Respimat® re-usable: Instructions for use Introduction Patients should read these instructions before they start using Respimat® re-usable. Patients who have been prescribed any product in the Respimat® inhaler should take TWO PUFFS of the inhaler ONCE A DAY.
- Page 2 This information has been created by Boehringer Ingelheim and is intended for healthcare professionals in the UK. When the patient has used an inhaler with 6 cartridges, get a new Respimat® re-usable pack containing an inhaler. Prepare for use 1. Remove clear base •...
- Page 3 This information has been created by Boehringer Ingelheim and is intended for healthcare professionals in the UK. 3. Track cartridge • Mark the check-box on inhaler’s label to track the number of cartridges. • Put the clear base back into place until it clicks.
- Page 4 This information has been created by Boehringer Ingelheim and is intended for healthcare professionals in the UK. Daily use TURN • Keep the cap closed. • TURN the clear base in the direction of the arrows on the label until it clicks (half a turn).
- Page 5 Pull off the cartridge from the inhaler. Insert a new cartridge (continue with step 2). This example is Spiriva Respimat® re-usable. The same instructions apply for all Respimat® re-usable inhalers. Reference 1: Summary of Product Characteristics. Spiriva Respimat 2.5 microgram, inhalation solution.
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I purchased 3 Spiriva repimat cartridges while in Vienna last month only to find when I returned to the U.S. that they are for use with a reusable inhaler which we do not have here. Is there any way I could purchase the reusable inhaler and the clear plastic part and have it shipped to me